Kathryn
Kathryn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kathryn
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Catherine.
How popular is Kathryn?
Since 1880, 455,423 girls and 1,092 boys in the U.S. have been named Kathryn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #45 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #944 in 1898. In 2025 it ranked #729 for girls, with 381 babies given the name.
Names similar to Kathryn
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Kathryn
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Kathryn FAQ
What does the name Kathryn mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Catherine.
What is the origin of the name Kathryn?
Kathryn is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Kathryn?
Since 1880, 455,423 girls and 1,092 boys in the U.S. have been named Kathryn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #45 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #944 in 1898. In 2025 it ranked #729 for girls, with 381 babies given the name.
Is Kathryn a boy or girl name?
Kathryn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 455,423 girls and 1,092 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.